Northwestern, Nicholls face off in NSU Challenge

12:09 AM,
Oct. 12, 2013

Northwestern State coach Jay Thomas returns to Nicholls State today.

Written by

Bret H. McCormick
Louisiana Gannett

Jay Thomas doesn't want his team to lose sight of what's most important this weekend.

Yes, Thomas is returning to a place where he spent 14 years of his life, including six as the coach of Nicholls State. And with that return come reunions with friends, family members and former players, and also distractions.

But Thomas wants the Northwestern State Demons to remain focused on one thing: winning. ...